About The Open Space & Ecology Committee

The Open Space & Ecology Committee is responsible for open space planning, maintenance, and monitoring within Brisbane; ecological issues that affect the natural environment in Brisbane as guided by the principles of ecological sustainability; and City practices and programs related to natural resource conservation.

Three San Francisco State Univeristy students, Christina Manalansan, Malinda Mather, and Dominique Piccinino, gave a presentation on Plastic Pollution in the Ocean to the Open Space and Ecology Committee on May 8, 2012. Made from petroleum, plastic products degrade and often end up in our oceans where they pollute the water and endanger sea life. Check out their Powerpoint presentation and learn more about this critical environmental problem and what you can do to help!

Ecological issues that affect the natural environment in Brisbane as guided by the principles of ecological sustainability.

City practices and programs related to natural resource conservation.

Some examples of specific issues and topics that the Open Space Committee may address include:

Habitat Management and Vegetation Management

Green Building

Water and energy conservation.

Annual open space report.

Public information and education on ecological issues.

Recycling/solid waste reduction issues.

Wetlands preservation and enhancement issues.

Issues related to pollution, toxic waste and contamination.

Meeting Agendas are available for review online and at the Brisbane Library, City Hall, and Mission Blue Center. For further information, please contact Karen Kinser at (415) 508-2130 or email her at kkinser@ci.brisbane.ca.us .